Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can canoe Wisconsin’s waters, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! ALNC’s action-packed summer camps will provide your youngster with exciting, hands-on experiences to explore, learn and enjoy the wonders of nature.

Remember, in addition to early Summer Camp registration, ALNC Members also receive 10% off all summer camps – visit the Member Page now to join or renew!

THANK YOU FOR A FUN AND ADVENTUROUS SUMMER 2018!

Look for Summer 2019 info in February.
Member registration will open Feb 22nd, 2019.
Non-member registration will open Mar 8th, 2019.

For flexibility for your busy family, ALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week packages and much more! With Extended Day options from 8:00am to 5:30pm!

Please see the individual pages below for specific camp details.

Wonder Bugs (2-3 year olds) – Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to a wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver. Each session is offered 5 times/week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Sign up for a package to attend weekly for the whole summer or choose your favorite sessions!

Sprouts (4 year olds) - Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Nature Discovery Summer Camp sessions are available in combinations of 1 day (Fri), 4 days (Mon-Thu), or 5 days (Mon-Fri), and either half or full days. Extended Day options are available from 8:00-9:00am and 4:00-5:30pm.

Tadpoles (5-6 year olds) -Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Nature Discovery Summer Camp sessions are available in combinations of 1 day (Fri), 4 days (Mon-Thu), or 5 days (Mon-Fri), and either half or full days. Extended Day options are available from 8:00-9:00am and 4:00-5:30pm.

Explorers (7-9 year olds)- Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Sign up for a full-week package Nature Discovery SummerCamp or choose your favorite individual session(s). Extended Day options are available from 8:00-9:00am and 4:00-5:30pm.
*NEW* Westside Explorers camps meet at Blackhawk Ski Club, and will spend their days exploring Blackhawk and Pope Farm Conservancy.

Adventurers I (10-12 year olds) – Looking for an exciting, affordable, and educational experience this summer? Check out the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Adventure Summer Camps! These camps will give your child hands-on opportunities to experience and enjoy the best of the outdoors as they backpack local trails, learn to canoe, camp, and more!

Adventurers II (13-16 year olds)- Looking for an exciting, affordable, and educational experience this summer? Check out the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Adventure Summer Camps! These camps will give your teen hands-on opportunities to experience and enjoy the best of the outdoors with week-long canoeing or backpacking trips!